Soham Kundu

Filmmaker + Photographer

the sea urchin

 

After his schizophrenic brother’s demise, Meer discovers a secret which bestows him with existential dread but also allows him to embark on a journey of self-discovery. While in mourning, he strikes an unlikely friendship with Abha, a deaf woman who deals with baggage from her past. 

The project was part of the  MUNICH FILM UP & POP-UP FILM RESIDENCY with took place in Paris over 3 weeks (Feb-March 2023) with mentorship from PHILIPPE BARRIÈRE and support from MATTHIEU DARRAS, IZA IGEL, ELENA DIESBACH and participants of the residency.

Previously it was presented at the B3 HESSEN LAB in Oct, 2022 and received supported from SEBASTIAN STOBBE.

 

Feature Film In-Development.

Duration – 100 min

Language – Bengali, Bangal, Boro, ASL/BSL,  English

Filming Locations – Calcutta, India & Bangladesh

Genre – Drama, Coming of Age with elements of Mystery

 

Note on Intention

The origin of this film and Meer, comes from my deepest fears – of being a person whose existence is upheld by definitions, that too defined by others. This is the case for many people who have grown up in a tight knit family or community and are made to believe in a comfort that has been decided for them, either by their parents, society, peers or everyone else. The struggle to find one’s own identity and navigate ones own desire, becomes a very tedious chore when you don’t know have the means to form or pursue an ‘individuality’.  

 

Full Treatment available upon request.

FAREWELL

Afan, is nervous about meeting Victoria, his deceased lover’s mum. Along with his carer Kush, they take a trip together to meet Victoria in Dover, before Kush has to take a flight to India for his wedding with someone he doesn’t know. During the day’s journey, both men rediscover the nature of their friendship. 

 

Short Film In-Development, going in production in July 2023

 

Producer- KINNIE HU

Director of Photography – JIALIN WANG

Duration – 15 min

Language – English, Hindi

Genre – Coming of Age

Filming Locations – Dover, UK and London

 

Note on Intention

Men, especially brown men have been a victim of the hyper-normative macho image on mainstream patriarchal media, however my lived experiences of knowing men who are unlike that makes me want to tell this story. I am passionate about telling fictional accounts of minority communities and normalising their marginalised identities. I am curious to explore the themes through the lens of South Asian culture.

THE GENERATIONAL DIVIDE BETWEEN OUR CHARACTERS ISN’T A STRETCH BUT THERE ARE SUCH POIGNANT THEMES TO EXPLORE WITHIN THAT STRETCH.

Script available upon request.

FAREWELL

Afan, is nervous about meeting Victoria, his deceased lover’s mum. Along with his carer Kush, they take a trip together to meet Victoria in Dover, before Kush has to take a flight to India for his wedding with someone he doesn’t know. During the day’s journey, both men rediscover the nature of their friendship. 

 

Short Film In-Development, going in production in July 2023

 

Producer- KINNIE HU

Director of Photography – JIALIN WANG

Duration – 15 min

Language – English, Hindi

Genre – Coming of Age

Filming Locations – Dover, UK and London

 

Note on Intention

Men, especially brown men have been a victim of the hyper-normative macho image on mainstream patriarchal media, however my lived experiences of knowing men who are unlike that makes me want to tell this story. I am passionate about telling fictional accounts of minority communities and normalising their marginalised identities. I am curious to explore the themes through the lens of South Asian culture.

THE GENERATIONAL DIVIDE BETWEEN OUR CHARACTERS ISN’T A STRETCH BUT THERE ARE SUCH POIGNANT THEMES TO EXPLORE WITHIN THAT STRETCH.

Script available upon request.